The Visitor Levy Debate Threatening Short-Term Rentals

Описание: In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, we’re joined by Andy Fenner, Chief Executive of the Short Term Accommodation Association, to unpack the biggest policy and pressure points facing the short-term rental sector right now.

From the proposed visitor levy and how it should be administered, to the realities of tourism capacity, infrastructure investment, and the short-term lets registration scheme, Andy shares a clear industry perspective. We also explore the 182-day threshold in Wales, the value of industry events like the Host Planet Roadshow and Short Stay Summit 2026, and finish with Andy’s New Year resolution for the sector.

0:00 Episode starts
1:06 The potential visitor levy
2:22 How much more can tourism take?
5:26 Lobbying the levy
7:58 How should the levy be administered?
11:59 Tourism infrastructure needs investment
14:16 Short-term lets registration scheme
15:59 Why the registration scheme is a good idea
19:30 The 182-day threshold in Wales
24:32 What people can expect from the Host Planet Roadshow
26:08 The value of attending industry events
29:50 Short Stay Summit 2026
33:30 Andy’s new year resolution for the industry

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Host Planet Podcast is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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